Mayor Allison Silberberg, left, stands with Rotary Club of Alexandria honorees at the club’s Charter Night April 8 at Belle Haven Country Club. With Silberberg are Gant Redmon, Mary Lee Anderson, Christine Friedberg, Gerry Cooper, Susan Grandy and Rotary Club of Alexandria President Tom Roberts. Photo contributed
The Rotary Club of Alexandria honored six individuals for their service to the community at the organization’s Charter Night celebration held April 8 at Belle Haven Country Club.
The evening commemorated the 89th anniversary of the founding of the club, which was established on March 14, 1928, and is part of the Rotary International network of 35,000 clubs worldwide.
Awards were presented to both Rotarians and non-members who best exemplify the Rotary motto “Service above Self.” Recipients include: Distinguished Rotarian award - Tom Hook; Rotarians of the Year - Mary Lee Anderson and Christine Friedberg; Gordon Peyton Jr. Community Caring Award (non-Rotarians) - Gerry Cooper, Community Volunteer, and Susan Grandy of Open Table; and Presidential Award - Gant Redmond.